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Boston Red Sox legend Luis Tiant has died at the age of 83, Major League Baseball announced Tuesday. Tiant, nicknamed “El Tiante,” won 229 games and had a career 3.36 ERA. The right-hander made his major league debut in 1964 with Cleveland. After pitching six years with Cleveland, he spent one season with Minnesota then eight years in Boston. After leaving the Red Sox, Tiant … [Read more...] about Luis Tiant, Red Sox Hall of Famer, Dies at 83

The Boston Red Sox have money to spend and players to trade. After a .500 season, the Sox have the ability to build a World Series contender. Before we look ahead at the offseason and what’s possible in 2025, let’s look at what went right and wrong for the Red Sox in 2024. Red Sox 2024 Offseason Preview A Tale of Two Halves The first half of 2024 was a surprise for the Red Sox … [Read more...] about Red Sox Offseason Preview: Building For Contention

The Boston Red Sox will be without their All-Star third baseman Rafael Devers for the rest of the season due to a lingering shoulder injury. But this is no new injury for the Dominican superstar, as he’s been dealing with it for weeks. It’s affected him all season. But it’s now come to the point where Devers can no longer play hurt. An MRI will be performed today to evaluate … [Read more...] about Red Sox All-Star Sidelined With Shoulder Discomfort

Rafael Devers‘ season is done following Friday night’s loss to the Minnesota Twins, along with any hope that was left for the Boston Red Sox’s playoff push. Red Sox manager Alex Cora announced that Devers’ 2024 season would be done after last night’s 12-inning loss. “He’s not (okay)… he’s gonna get an MRI tomorrow… probably, this is it for him.” Cora said updating reporters on … [Read more...] about With Devers Done, Red Sox Finally Wave the White Flag on 2024

Roman Anthony is baseball’s newest No. 1 prospect. The 20-year-old has slugged through the minors, and now is knocking on the door of the Boston Red Sox. Anthony is now the third No. 1 prospect for the Red Sox since 1990, joining Daisuke Matsuzaka (2007), and Andrew Benintendi (2017). It’s official. Roman Anthony is the new No. 1 prospect in baseball https://t.co/NWqZ92kDGu … [Read more...] about Meet Baseball’s Newest No. 1 Prospect

Since making the ALCS in 2021, the Red Sox have had playoff aspirations each year going into the all-star break. But, as soon as the calendar has flipped to August it’s been déjà vu for the club. Promising offense is disappearing, starters are not producing quality outings, relief pitching is not able to get through innings, and the already shaky defense somehow would find a … [Read more...] about Red Sox Won’t Go Down Without A Fight

The New York Yankees are in a constant war zone in the month of September. The postseason push gets hotter and hotter by the day. The Yankees host the Boston Red Sox this weekend and the series holds real significance.  When the weather starts to become a roller coaster and the sports channels zone in on MLB standings, you know it’s September. This month brings disappointment … [Read more...] about October Implications in Yankees-Red Sox Series Can Reignite Rivalry

Less than five months after undergoing what was deemed season-ending shoulder surgery, Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story could be back in Boston’s lineup on Saturday. On Friday, manager Alex Cora told reporters that “there’s a good chance” Story will play for Boston this weekend. Cora told the Boston Herald, “If he makes it tomorrow here without falling down or doing something, … [Read more...] about Red Sox Shortstop Set To Return On Saturday

Fantasy Pitching Streamers For Week 23 Monday, September 2nd Osvaldo Bido, RHP, Oakland Athletics 44%- If you haven’t noticed, Osvaldo Bido has been lights out over the last month.  The 6’3 right-hander will face a Seattle Mariners team that is tops in MLB in strikeouts against right-handed pitching.  Bido has scored 18+ points in every start in August, maxing out at 35 points … [Read more...] about Fantasy Pitching Streamers For Week 23